14 Rice Pudding Recipes So Smooth and Creamy
There’s something timeless about a bowl of rice pudding—simple ingredients transformed into pure comfort. These 14 recipes take that classic dessert to the next level, delivering rich, smooth, and ultra-creamy textures in every spoonful. From cozy, nostalgic flavors to slightly elevated twists, each one proves that you don’t need complicated steps to create something truly satisfying. Whether warm or chilled, these are the kind of desserts you’ll keep coming back to.
Arroz con Leche (Spanish Rice Pudding)
This Arroz con Leche recipe or Spanish Rice Pudding made with rice and three types of milk makes the most satisfying, rich and creamy dessert.
Caramel Rice Pudding/Caramel Kheer
This decadent, luscious, and aromatic caramel rice pudding/caramel kheer is a heavenly dessert. Easy to prepare for a big crowd, it is suitable for any occasion. A simple makeover of our special kheer combined with heavenly caramel sauce takes this dessert to another level.
5 Minute Rice Pudding
This easy 5 Minute Rice Pudding is an easy dessert recipe that you can make on a moment’s notice.
Grandma’s Rice Pudding Recipe
Grandma’s Rice Pudding is an old-fashioned rice pudding recipe that was her version of a Mexican Rice Pudding made on the stovetop.
Creamy Rice Pudding
There are loads of rice pudding recipes out there, but this one is creamy, comforting and feels like a hug! Not only is it easy to make, but it’s also fragrant and full of flavor!
Indonesian Black Rice Pudding
Indonesian Black Rice Pudding is a healthy vegan recipe that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert! Made with coconut milk and naturally sweetened with coconut sugar, this rice pudding recipe can be made on the stove top or in the Instant Pot.
Rice Pudding
Homemade rice pudding is the most comforting dessert recipe. Uncooked short-grain rice is cooked in a sweet mixture of milk and cream with vanilla soaked raisins. This stove top recipe is easy to make.
Creamy Cardamom Rice Pudding
Although rice pudding is often considered a children’s dish, this recipe for creamy cardamom rice pudding proves that it can be just as enjoyable for adults. The sweet and fragrant flavor of cardamom pairs perfectly with the creamy rice, making for a delicious dessert perfect for colder weather.
Arroz con Dulce
This tasty traditional Arroz con Dulce recipe is made with creamy rice, warm spices, coconut milk, raisins, coconut, and sweet brown sugar! Puerto Rican rice pudding is an amazing way to switch up dessert, this creamy, rich rice is packed with so much flavor!
Lebanese Rice Pudding
Lebanese Rice Pudding {Riz Bi Haleeb} with rose water, and pistachios! This Middle Eastern rice pudding is easy, homemade, and full of creamy goodness!
Almond Milk Rice Pudding
This Almond Milk Rice Pudding is an easy Middle-Eastern dessert recipe that is dairy-free, egg-free and gluten-free. This creamy rice pudding recipe makes a great low calorie dessert that is suitable for vegans. Almond milk pudding also makes for a great make ahead breakfast!
Pumpkin Pie Rice Pudding
Combine pumpkin pie and rice pudding to get this comforting, fall-flavored dish that would make an impressive breakfast or dessert.
Rice Kheer
Celebrate special occasions and festivals with this simple Rice Kheer, a fragrant Indian rice pudding made with a base of basmati rice, whole milk, and sugar!
Slow Cooker Rice Pudding
For this delicious slow cooker rice pudding recipe, you’ll need just a few ingredients like minute rice, vanilla pudding mix, whole milk, and a few other pantry staples. Crock pot rice pudding is sure to become one of your family’s favorite dessert recipes.
